Lower back pain can sneak up on you — after a long workday, standing too long, or even just getting out of bed. If your pain feels stiff, achy, or sharp in one spot, it might be coming from your facet joints. These are the small joints in your spine that help you move and stay balanced.
At 5th Avenue Medical Wellness, we offer Lumbar Facet Joint Injections in Queens to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and help you move more freely — without surgery or downtime.
What Is a Lumbar Facet Joint Injection?
A lumbar facet joint injection is a simple treatment for back pain that starts in the small joints of your lower spine. These joints connect your vertebrae and help you bend, twist, and stay stable.
Over time, these joints can get inflamed from wear and tear, arthritis, or injury. This can lead to pain that sticks around — especially when you move. The injection delivers a mix of medicine directly into these joints to reduce swelling and block pain signals.
It’s fast, low-risk, and can make a big difference in how you feel.
What Conditions Can Lumbar Facet Injections Help Treat?
This injection is often used to treat pain coming from arthritic or inflamed facet joints. This technique might help you if you have:
- Chronic lower back pain that won’t go away
- Pain that gets worse when you bend or twist
- Stiffness in the morning or after sitting too long
- Arthritis in the lumbar spine
- Pain from past injuries or daily wear and tear
- Limited movement or back tightness
If your back feels stiff, sore, or “locked up,” your facet joints might be the reason.
How Facet Injections Help With Back Pain
When your facet joints get inflamed, they can irritate nearby nerves. This causes pain that stays in your lower back and sometimes spreads to your hips or buttocks. Simple movements like getting in or out of a car can trigger sharp pain or tightness.
The injection works by calming the inflammation inside the joint. It also numbs the area to stop pain signals from reaching your brain. Many patients feel relief in a few hours or days — and for some, the results can last weeks or even months.
What’s Inside the Injection?
A lumbar facet joint injection includes two key ingredients:
- A steroid to reduce inflammation and calm the joint
- A local anesthetic to quickly relieve pain and numb the area
This combo targets the source of the pain instead of just covering it up.
What to Expect During the Procedure
The procedure is quick and done in our office. You don’t need to be put to sleep, and you’ll go home the same day.
Here’s what it looks like:
- You lie on your stomach on a cushioned table
- We clean and numb your lower back
- Using live X-ray guidance, we place a small needle into the painful facet joint
- We inject the medicine slowly and safely
- You relax for a few minutes before heading home
Most people say it feels like a pinch or light pressure. You’ll be awake, alert, and comfortable.
Why Choose 5th Avenue Medical Wellness for Facet Joint Injections?
We know how frustrating back pain can be — especially when it holds you back from doing everyday things. At 5th Avenue Medical Wellness, we offer precise, personalized care that gets to the root of your pain.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Imaging-guided injections for safe, accurate treatment
- A caring team that explains everything in plain language
- Non-surgical pain relief that fits your lifestyle
- A clean, welcoming clinic right in Midtown Manhattan
- Doctors who listen, understand, and actually care
You’re not just getting a shot — you’re getting a real plan to feel better.
Get Back to Feeling Like You Again
You don’t have to live with constant lower back pain. A Lumbar Facet Joint Injection in Queens can help reduce pain, improve movement, and give you a fresh start.
Book your appointment today. Let’s get you moving again.
Lumbar Facet Joint Injections – FAQs
Not much. We numb the skin first. Most patients feel just a little pinch or pressure — not real pain.
You might feel relief within a few hours. Sometimes, it takes a couple of days for the steroid to kick in fully.
It depends on your condition. Some people feel better for a few weeks. Others get months of relief. If it works, we may repeat it later.
Most people rest the day of the procedure and go back to normal activity the next day. We’ll give you simple aftercare tips.
If it doesn’t provide enough relief, don’t worry — you still have options. We may suggest a medial branch block or radiofrequency ablation for longer-lasting results.